Category: Used Restaurant Equipment

Many restaurant owners make the mistake of waiting until their equipment breaks down before considering replacements. While it might seem practical at first glance, this reactive approach can lead to costly consequences. Not only does it disrupt your business when equipment fails, but replacing it in a hurry often comes with a hefty price tag.

Auction days at Kohn-Megibow Company are nothing short of thrilling. With hundreds of used restaurant equipment pieces up for grabs, it’s an exciting and fast-paced affair. If you’re thinking about bidding at one of our Orange County restaurant auctions, we’ve got some valuable strategies to help you snag the best deals. Here are five practical...

Losing smallwares is an inevitable part of the daily operations for any restaurant that uses real silverware, plates, and glasses. Whether it’s due to accidental disposal, breakage, or damage, these losses can accumulate over time and result in expenses for replacements. Fortunately, Kohn-Megibow Company offers affordable options for purchasing new or like-new smallwares and restaurant...

Buying used restaurant equipment can be intimidating for some. Restaurant owners and catering business owners want to know they are purchasing items that will provide desirable functionality and reliable performance. Used restaurant equipment can save you a ton of money compared to new equipment. However, you sometimes get what you pay for if you are...

As long as COVID-19 is limiting our ability to host live auctions for used restaurant equipment, we will be conducting virtual auctions online through Proxibid. So far, the system has worked really well and we’ve been able to make the most of it. Virtual auctions will never fully replace live auctions—the cornerstone of Kohn-Megibow Company...

Times are tough for so many small businesses right now because of COVID-19. Even those allowed to stay open have been forced to adapt by dealing with social distancing requirements and less income from a down economy. Restaurants had to convert to carryout and delivery only, basically overnight, and it may be some time before...

Many foodies dream of turning their passion for food into a profitable business. But crafting cutting-edge cuisine, serving up lattes with jaw-dropping foam art, or reinventing the dining experience will require much more than passion — it will require grit, perseverance, and hardcore motivation. But what does it really take to run a restaurant?

Over the years, Kohn-Megibow Company has been featured in several different industry publications. In fact, Auctioneer Magazine decided to highlight Kohn-Megibow Company in one of their issues. It is always an honor to be recognized by one of the auction industry’s premier publications.

If you’ve ever considered starting your own restaurant or have experience in the industry, you know that opening such a business can be an expensive venture. You need space, marketing, supplies, a staff and, of course, you need restaurant equipment.

If you are getting ready to open a new restaurant, congratulations! It certainly is an exciting time to do so. However, nothing can be more stressful than managing the expenses involved with starting a restaurant, especially when it comes to all the equipment you need. The good news is you can set up your new...